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Workplace Noise Tied to Sleep Problems
Being exposed to a noisy workplace all day may cause stress that carries over into the evening and reduces sleep quality, suggests a small study from Taiwan.
Researchers found that when workers had higher occupational noise exposure, they had higher blood pressure and...
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Religion is Powerful Medicine: Study
Want to live longer? Get thee to a house of worship, perhaps. Ohio State University researchers analyzed about 1,100 obituaries from across the United States. They found that people with religious connections lived nearly four years longer than those with no religious...
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Too Little, Too Much Sleep Affect Health
New Korean research has found that sleep less than six hours or more than ten hours a night are both linked with an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, which can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Carried out by researchers at Seoul...
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Beat Depression and Anxiety Without Drugs
In light of the shocking suicides of fashion icon Kate Spade at 55 and Anthony Bourdain at 61, experts encourage us to take anxiety disorders and depression seriously. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults aged 18 and...
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6 Deadly Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
You should never ignore sudden changes or pain in your body. These signals may be warning you of serious medical symptoms, say experts. We all know that severe chest pain can be assign of a heart attack, but there are some lesser known ways our bodies talk to us when...
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How Much Water Do You Really Need?
During the summer -- and even year-round -- our bodies crave water. There's no way to live without it. But just how much do we really need every day to stay healthy?
The answer can get complicated. "It's hard to find an exact amount because it's variable based on your age,...
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Humidity Won't Stop Spread of Flu Virus
Humidity doesn't hinder the ability of flu viruses to infect people, claims a new study that challenges a long-held belief that the viruses become less active in moist conditions.The researchers found that mucus and other airway secretions expelled during coughs or sneezes...
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Eyes, Not Just Skin, Need Protection From Sun
It's not just your skin that needs protection from ultraviolet rays, health experts warn.UV rays from the sun can cause corneal sunburn (photokeratitis) and UV damage that has been linked to macular degeneration, cataracts, cancer and pterygium (a growth on the white part...
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Is Alternative Medicine Right for You?
Any approach that differs from conventional -- or Western -- medicine is typically considered complementary and alternative, or CAM. But these practices have become much more mainstream, leading to growth in the health care approach called integrative medicine, which draws...
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5-Minute or Less Pain Relief
Got an ache or pain? Most people do at some point during the day. Whether it's an ache in your back from walking on concrete or a pain in your neck from sitting at the computer, aches and pains are a part of almost everyone's day. In addition to fleeting pains, millions of...
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Blood Type May Affect Death Risk After Trauma
People with the most common blood type, type O, may be at higher risk of death after suffering severe injuries because they're more likely to have major bleeding, a new study suggests. While the study is preliminary, Japanese researcher Dr. Wataru Takayama said the "results...
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5 Ways to Prevent and Manage Asthma
May 1 marks World Asthma Day 2018, which aims to raise awareness of the condition and suggest how we can help care for those around us suffering from the condition. Here we round up the most recent research released since last year's World Asthma Day, which suggests some...
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Dark Chocolate Can Improve Vision
It may not replace prescription glasses, but a few bites of dark chocolate might offer a slight and temporary bump up in vision quality, new research suggests. Heart-healthy compounds in chocolate called flavanols appeared to sharpen eyesight for a group of 30 healthy young...
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Do Rude Colleagues Affect Your Sleep?
Working with impolite colleagues could be contributing to insomnia according to new U.S. research, however trying to put the day behind you and switch off with fun activities could be one solution to sleeping better at night. Carried out by researchers from Oakland...
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Green Tea Supplements May Cause Liver Damage: EU
Taking high doses of supplements containing green tea extracts may be associated with liver damage, according to new research from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).Tea infusions, as used for brewed tea, are still considered safe. Instant tea drinks are also fine as...
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Night Owls Risk Dying Younger Than Early Risers
People who stay up late and have to drag themselves out of bed are likelier to die younger than those who rise and set with the Sun, researchers said Thursday.A survey of more than 430,000 people in Britain found that night owls had a 10-percent higher risk of dying in the...
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Hay Fever Survival Guide: 6 Natural Remedies for Spring Allergies
Allergies , including spring hay fever , are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. While most doctors recommend allergy shots and drugs to address them, holistic experts say a host of natural remedies can help. Here are six to try.
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Roundup Herbicide Tied to Shorter Pregnancies
Ninety percent of pregnant women in a small study had glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, in their urine, and higher concentrations were associated with earlier deliveries.
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Many Take More Calcium Tablets Than Necessary
Some Americans who use calcium supplements are taking higher doses than necessary, a recent study suggests.
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Supplements Can Boost, or Lower, Statins' Effectiveness
One in five Americans between the ages of 40 and 75 take a statin drug to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But few may be aware that mixing cholesterol-lowering drugs with certain supplements, herbs, and even foods can be dangerous and even deadly.
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Non-Toxic Spring Cleaning: 6 Natural Alternatives to Chemical Products
Spring cleaning is a great way to keep your home spic and span, and free of bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. But toxic chemical cleaners can do more harm than good. Here are six non-toxic alternatives to try.
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Bad Sleeping Habits Can Begin in Childhood
Children as young as eight may already show unhealthy sleeping habits normally associated with adolescence according to new research, which could be affecting their school performance and health.Carried out by researchers at McGill University, Canada, the new study looked...
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Window Seats Help Flyers Avoid Flu
Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over.That's what some experts have been saying for years, and it's perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs...
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Sensitivity to Common Chemicals Rising
As many as one in four Americans are sensitive to everyday chemicals according to new research, with nearly half of this group diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and at risk of suffering health problems after exposure. Carried out by the University of...
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Probiotics in Pregnancy May Lower Eczema Risk
Women who take probiotics during pregnancy could be less likely to have children with eczema than mothers who don't, a research review suggests.